Review of The Great Dictator (1940) by Private U — 08 Aug 2008

A Milestone. Art, irony, and courage: when a movie is smarter than its time.

This review of The Great Dictator (1940) was written by Private U on 08 Aug 2008.

The Great Dictator has generally received very positive reviews.

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